Prepare for Life Blog

No matter how old we are or where we are in our lives, there are unique stressors that come along with each developmental stage. At Iris, we believe that by...

No matter how old we are or where we are in our lives, there are unique stressors that come along with each developmental stage. At Iris, we believe that by...

Think about the last time you were physically injured. Maybe you’ve gone through a surgery that had a long recovery time. Maybe some of you need to think back to...

Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a common type of depression that affects many Canadians. People usually associate SAD with the “winter blues.” Especially in Northern regions like Canada, winters...

Our children are spending less and less time in nature, and this is alarming for many reasons. Studies have found that spending time in nature has multiple benefits for children’s...

Workplace conflicts are normal. You spend almost as much time with your co-workers as you do with your family. There are bound to be times when you disagree.  Although it...

Getting enough restful sleep every night is one of the most important things you can do for your overall physical and mental health — no matter what stage of life...

If you have a child between the ages of 4 and 10, chances are you’re mindful of what you feed them. All parents struggle to feed their kids enough vegetables...